Job Description

Duties and Responsiblities

Technical Accounting

• Stay abreast of international and local GAAPs and reporting requirements across Lightsource bp (LSbp) markets and manage ongoing compliance across the Group
• Work with a variety of internal teams on technical accounting issues including the treatment of high value or complex transactions (acquisitions, disposals, refinancing, etc)
• Own the technical accounting interpretation in specific areas of concern in line with the Group’s strategic direction. Prepare detailed presentations for the CFO and the executive team where required
• Manage communications with external auditors on technical accounting issues
• Provide the Finance team with regular technical updates to ensure the team are kept abreast of changing requirements
• Support the Head of FP&A and Reporting in the conversion of accounts prepared under international GAAP rules into UK GAAP
• Investigate, interpret and articulate accounting policies and standards including the governance and maintenance of the accounting policy framework
• Provide technical support in the preparation of the year end statutory accounts, schedules and supporting information for the Lightsource bp group, including development of GAAP reporting register
• Provide technical support to the Finance team for the preparation of accounting papers and conduct reviews to ensure quality and content comply with Group standards.
• Investigate, interpret and articulate accounting policy on behalf of the Group, including the governance and maintenance of the accounting policy framework
• Liaise with the external auditors as required
• Provide ad-hoc technical accounting support on key business initiatives including but not limited to Asset sales, refinancing and reorganisations.
• Deliver automated statutory reporting software including the preparation of RFP, management of the tender process and system implementation

Financial Compliance & Control

• Develop and communicate the annual scope and plan for delivery of the external audit and filing of financial statements. To include all companies in the Lightsource bp group
• Manage lessons learned working groups with internal stakeholders and external auditors to deliver year-on-year improvements
• Project manage the annual audit process to ensure delivery in line with agreed deadlines
• Prepare quarterly Audit Committee papers, including regular updates on audit scope, status and reviews,
• Develop annual pre-audit plan to guarantee delivery of accurate and timely information to auditors at audit commencement.
• Oversee the corporate structure from a finance perspective and ensure the legal entity database is maintained and updated within the compliance software and all statutory filings are made on time across the Group
• Lead the continual assessment of our legal entity structure from a finance perspective, closing dormant companies where appropriate
• Deliver specific projects in relation to financial compliance such as;
  • Perform assessment and provide recommendation on migration from FRS102 to IFRS
  • Deliver automated statutory reporting software including the preparation of RFP, management of the tender process and system implementation

Who we’re looking for

Experience

• Qualified accountant with 5 years PQE
• Technically up to date with a thorough understanding of UK and international reporting standards
• The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment interfacing with key senior executives on a regular basis
• Ability to operate at both a senior financial level as well as in a more hands-on capacity as required
• Industry experience (renewable sector preferred, alternatively experience within a project-based company relying heavily on project finance)

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent presentation skills (ability to translate accounting concepts to non-finance professionals) Ability to organise workload and prioritise to maximum effect Flexible approach in a fast-paced business, which is constantly changing, keep a clear head under pressure Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognise and question anomalies Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions Set high standards of performance for yourself and those around you Ability to pick up systems and processes quickly Demonstrate excellent MS Excel skills Strong interpersonal skills Positive can-do attitude, ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding situations Work effectively as part of a team, share information with relevant parties, non-precious attitude Willingness to take on a variety of duties as required